STRODE
Strode
Strode is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "strōd", meaning "marsh" or "marshy ground." The surname is primarily found in the south-west of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Devon.
The Strode family has a long and distinguished history in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. They were known for their involvement in local governance, land ownership, and agricultural pursuits.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Strode include John Strode, a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament in the 16th century, and William Strode, a poet and politician during the English Civil War.
Today, the surname Strode continues to be found in various parts of England and is often associated with individuals of English heritage who can trace their roots back to the south-western counties. The name Strode carries with it a sense of tradition, heritage, and pride in one's Anglo-Saxon ancestry.
There are approximately 416 people named Strode in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Strode.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Deborah
- Ingrid
- Janet
- Laura
- Lee
- Lisa
- Mary
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Susan
- Victoria
- Zoe
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